CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIE BARS
These Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and frosted with festive buttercream and sprinkles! Easy to slice and perfect for holiday parties, cookie trays, or a cheerful homemade gift.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food colouring red, green, or your choice
- Holiday sprinkles for topping
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
Make Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
Bake:
- Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20–22 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
Prepare Frosting:
- Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and food colouring. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
Decorate:
- Spread frosting over cooled cookie base. Top with sprinkles. Chill slightly for cleaner slicing.
Notes
- Use festive cookie cutters to cut into shapes after chilling.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.